Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Uma Carstens #1333 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression with Strategic Pacing Tactics Uma Carstens completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an overall time of 6:30:21, yielding an average pace of 29:13 min/mile. Throughout the race, Uma navigated the significant elevation gain, starting from 6,303 feet at the start and finishing at a peak of 14,061 feet. Her pacing strategy was evident with strong early efforts, particularly in the first two segments, with split paces of 10:16 min/mile and 13:38 min/mile. The altitude and incline intensified her effort, especially in the final miles. Notably, the "1 Mile To Go" to "Finish" segments showed a significant endurance to climb at a high elevation, although her split paces slowed from 40:26 min/mile to 49:11 min/mile. Considering the conditions, she maintained a commendable position in her age division, F25-29, finishing at 65th. Future events may benefit from focusing on pacing strategies in high-altitude environments.